Sleep Apnea is the repeated partial or complete blockage of the upper airway during sleep.
This obstruction repeatedly interrupts the normal sleep process and may leave a person sleep-deprived, as well as
susceptible to low oxygen and heart irregularities. Sleep apnea interferes with daytime alertness, and is associated
with high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks and a shortened life span.
As a physician, you may download or print any of the questionnaires
below to assist in the assessment of patients whom you suspect may suffer from Sleep Apnea.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale, a self-test questionnaire that your patient
may bring to your attention, is used to determine a person's level of daytime sleepiness. Click an icon below to download or print a questionnaire.
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